Rhiannon James

Fresh Snow Lingers On Japan’s Upper Slopes As Spring Melt Creeps In

Fresh Snow Lingers On Japan’s Upper Slopes As Spring Melt Creeps In

Updated April 9, 2025: Light snow still falling on Japan’s upper slopes, with 300" at Tengendai Kogen. Gassan’s summer season kicks off Friday. Read the full report here!

Scandinavia Sees Biggest Snow Totals Again, Up To 30cm Forecast This Week

Scandinavia Sees Biggest Snow Totals Again, Up To 30cm Forecast This Week

Updated April 9, 2025: Spring sun dominates the Alps, but Scandinavia scores 12" of fresh snow and Sierra Nevada extends to May—click for Europe's full snow scene!

Tengendai Kogen Still Tops Global Snow Depths Despite Recent Retreat

Tengendai Kogen Still Tops Global Snow Depths Despite Recent Retreat

Updated April 2, 2025: Japan's ski resorts are cooling down after warm temps, with hefty snowfalls and record-breaking bases at Tengendai Kogen.

Austria's Ski Resorts See Up to 70cm Snow, With May Openings Ahead

Austria's Ski Resorts See Up to 70cm Snow, With May Openings Ahead

Updated April 2, 2025: Austria sees up to 70cm (28") of fresh snow, Sierra Nevada holds Europe's deepest snowpack at 3m (10'), and Easter skiing looks promising!

Blizzard-Like Conditions Hit Northeast as Vermont Resorts See Heavy Snow

Blizzard-Like Conditions Hit Northeast as Vermont Resorts See Heavy Snow

Updated April 2, 2025: Winter's last stand! Major snowstorms hit California, the Rockies, and the Northeast, with some resorts facing early-season closures.

Hakuba’s 5.8m Base Forces Upper Slope Closures

Hakuba’s 5.8m Base Forces Upper Slope Closures

Updated March 26, 2025: Japan's Tengendai Kogen boasts world's deepest snowpack (307"/790cm) while Hakuba and Niseko deliver epic late-season conditions—but spring thaw looms. Fresh snow expected in Hokkaido!

Spring blizzard Ezra dumps 14" on Midwest ski holdouts

Spring blizzard Ezra dumps 14" on Midwest ski holdouts

Updated March 26, 2025: Pacific Northwest smashes records with 5ft (1.5m) snowfall, Rockies see 14" (35cm) powder & Whistler boasts 8,000 open acres—but avalanche danger spikes. Don't miss the full report!

Swiss resorts see 20" fresh powder ahead of World Championships

Swiss resorts see 20" fresh powder ahead of World Championships

Updated March 26, 2025: Alps blasted by 50cm (20") of fresh snow as storms hit, Pyrenees post deepest bases, and Switzerland's Saas Fee boasts 280cm (112") powder—spring thaw begins in Austria.

Mammoth Mountain Back on Top with Deepest Snow in North America

Mammoth Mountain Back on Top with Deepest Snow in North America

Updated March 19, 2025: California gets buried in 5 feet (1.5m) of snow. Jackson Hole surpasses 400" (10m) this season. More powder coming for Western Canada - click for details.

60cm Snowfall Blankets Europe, Creating Prime Powder Conditions

60cm Snowfall Blankets Europe, Creating Prime Powder Conditions

Updated March 19, 2025: Europe’s ski season is thriving, with up to 60cm (2ft) of fresh snow blankets the Alps, powdery peaks and sunny skies. More snow is incoming — click for details!

Japan’s Deepest Snowpack Starts to Drop from 7.8m Peak

Japan’s Deepest Snowpack Starts to Drop from 7.8m Peak

Updated March 19, 2025: Japan’s deepest snowpack at Tengendai Kogen (770cm/308") may have peaked. Happo-one still holds 600cm (240"), but spring warmth is taking over. Read more here.

Japan’s Deepest Snowpack Grows as Tengendai Kogen Hits 780cm

Japan’s Deepest Snowpack Grows as Tengendai Kogen Hits 780cm

Updated March 12, 2025: Japan’s deepest snowpack at Tengendai Kogen hits 780cm (312")! Nozawa Onsen hovers near 400cm (160")—more snow expected this week. Click for the full report.